Position Overview

The University of Eastern Finland invites applications for a Doctoral Researcher position (4 years) in the Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Actions COFUND Doctoral Programme for Advancing Forest‑Based Bioeconomy (DP‑FOBI). The position is based on the Joensuu campus and is expected to begin no later than 1 April 2027.

Research Theme

The research project focuses on the isolation, purification, and functional evaluation of bioactive chemical compounds derived from biomass fractions, with particular emphasis on forest‑based side streams such as bark and other lignocellulosic residues. Building on ongoing doctoral research that demonstrates crude biomass extracts contain chemicals with measurable antiviral activity, the project advances toward identifying the specific compounds and compound groups responsible for bioactivity through systematic fractionation, chemical characterization, and targeted bioassays. The central objective is to establish a ...